Technology Reviews and Perspectives
Verizon FiOS Free TV
February 4th, 2008
Verizon has just extended a very popular deal that offers a free 19″ LCD HDTV to customers when they sign up for a FiOS Triple Play package. I’ve read the fine print and this is how it breaks down: Read the rest of this entry »
Garmin nuvi 350 GPS Review
November 21st, 2007
I ordered the Garmin nuvi 350 in August after researching compact GPS units online. After taking the time to compare Garmin, Tom Tom, Magellan, and similar units I was sold on the Garmin nuvi 350.
FiOS IMG
November 16th, 2007
Finally the new IMG (Interactive Media Guide) was activated in my area. After a couple weeks of getting used to it, I’m ready to share my experience. Read the rest of this entry »
Verizon FiOS - How to Order
November 14th, 2007
FiOS HD Channels
November 14th, 2007
Currently FiOS TV offers 23 national HD Channels plus the available local HD channels and regional sports channels. Most local HD channels include the big networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, and PBS. We already knew that FiOS technology has an unmatched ability to provide many many more HD channels. Read the rest of this entry »
FiOS 20/20 Internet
October 23rd, 2007
Today Verizon announced that 20/20 (20Mbps Down/20Mbps Up) internet service will soon be available to FiOS customers for as little as $64.99 per month. In addition to this new symmetrical package, the other offerings have been revised as follows: Read the rest of this entry »
SunRocket VOIP no more
July 26th, 2007
SunRocket has really stirred up the VOIP industry over the last week, with their abrupt exit from the market. I am an actual SunRocket customer, so I’ll divulge the events that transpired. Read the rest of this entry »
FiOS TV Review - Update
July 25th, 2007
It has been 6+ months since I signed up for Verizon FiOS TV, and I have new information to share. Essentially Read the rest of this entry »
Direct TV vs Dish Network
July 24th, 2007
Direct TV vs Dish Network. The debate will continue forever because the real answer depends on you. What programming and what services you want. To help with that decision, I’ve put together a comprehensive comparison based on my experience and knowledge. By the way, the correct spelling is DirecTV, but more people use Direct TV, so I’ll use them interchangeably. Read the rest of this entry »
Logitech Harmony 880 Remote Control
April 23rd, 2007
How many remotes are too many? Is your living room starting to look like this? OK probably not, but a Harmony remote could still make your life easier… Read the rest of this entry »
Verizon FiOS Internet
April 16th, 2007
I swapped out my DSL for FiOS since it is now available in Sarasota. See if it is available in your area here: Verizon FiOS Internet Service. After using FiOS for over 3 months I can’t find anything bad to say about this service. What so good about it? Read the rest of this entry »
Verizon FiOS TV
April 4th, 2007
Since FiOS is now available in Sarasota, I decided to try out the TV service. After 2 months of using and comparing to Dish Network, I’ve put together an extensive review… Read the rest of this entry »